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A limited-time evening visit inspired by the maple-viewing party Toyotomi Hideyoshi dreamed of but never held. Walk past the illuminated National Treasure Golden Hall and Five-Story Pagoda and the autumn colors of the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens. Day and night visits are separate; last entry 8:10 PM.

Dates

Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun)

Hours

18:00 – 20:50

Venue

Daigoji Temple

Nearest station

Daigo

Admission

General 1,500 yen (1,400 yen with online advance booking)

About this event

Daigoji's evening viewing is built around a maple-viewing party that Toyotomi Hideyoshi dreamed of but never held. After dark, the National Treasure Golden Hall and Five-Story Pagoda are lit, along with the autumn colors of the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens. It is a short season, from late November into early December.

Highlights

• The illuminated National Treasure Five-Story Pagoda
• The National Treasure Golden Hall at night
• Autumn maples in the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens

Good for

For visitors who want a World Heritage temple and autumn leaves at night, away from central Kyoto.

Good to know before you go

• Day and night visits are separate admissions.
• Last entry 8:10 PM.
• Online advance booking is 100 yen cheaper.

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FAQ

What is Daigoji Temple (World Heritage) Autumn Night Viewing?

Daigoji's evening viewing is built around a maple-viewing party that Toyotomi Hideyoshi dreamed of but never held. After dark, the National Treasure Golden Hall and Five-Story Pagoda are lit, along with the autumn colors of the Rinsen and Muryoju-en gardens. It is a short season, from late November into early December.

When is Daigoji Temple (World Heritage) Autumn Night Viewing?

From Nov 20 (Fri) to Dec 6 (Sun), 2026.

What are the opening hours?

18:00 – 20:50

How much does it cost?

General 1,500 yen (1,400 yen with online advance booking)

Where is it and what is the nearest station?

Daigoji Temple. The nearest station is Daigo.

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